A new poll finds Americans’ confidence in air transportation and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington.

Americans’ confidence in air travel and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington, according to a new poll, but most still believe air transportation is generally safe.

Confidence in air safety and federal government agencies that help sustain it has dropped in 2025 after the deadly Reagan National Airport crash near Washington that killed 67 people, according to a new survey that was released on Wednesday.

The decline in confidence, while small, suggests the deadly Washington plane crash may have rattled some Americans.